Requiem became increasingly popular throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. This was helped in part by Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Although Kubrick and MGM didn’t compensate Ligeti for his music, the film would bring significant public attention to Ligeti’s work. Eventually, Requiem would be played on British airwaves, including John Peel’s eclectic radio program, and future films.
Perhaps one of the most attractive qualities of this composer is not simply the sound of his music, but how he achieves his sound: by combing tradition and trends from music history with a yearning to create something different. This paper has exemplified how music that might be labeled as conventional or antiquated can inspire groundbreaking new works. Students
Perhaps one of the most attractive qualities of this composer is not simply the sound of his music, but how he achieves his sound: by combing tradition and trends from music history with a yearning to create something different. This paper has exemplified how music that might be labeled as conventional or antiquated can inspire groundbreaking new works. Students